Ladakh in 7 Days Road Trip

Arrive at the Leh Airport. Here, a representative of the tour operator will welcome you and escort you to a hotel. You'll spend the rest of the day at leisure in your hotel room, allowing your body to acclimatize to the high altitude of Leh. You're advised to have frequent meals, stay hydrated and avoid exerting yourself. In the evening, you can visit the local marketplace at Leh to shop for last minute essentials or any souvenirs. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Overnight in Ladakh Delight, La Buddha, Royal Hill or similar hotel in Leh.

Arrive at Leh and spend the day at leisure. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. Today's meal package includes dinner only. You can have additional meals at the hotel in Leh or visit any of the restaurants in Leh, at your own expense.

Spend the day travelling to cultural landmarks and monuments around Leh. Starting in the morning, you'll visit the Hall of Fame, a war museum dedicated to soldiers of the Kargil War, the Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, an important Sikh house of worship, and the Sangam VIew, where the rivers of Indus and Zanskar meet. In the evening, you'll also visit the Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist landmark with colourful artwork and gorgeous views of Leh. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Overnight in Ladakh Delight, La Buddha, Royal Hill or similar hotel in Leh.

Visit local landmarks, monuments and monasteries around Leh. You'll be accommodated in the same hotel as yesterday. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can have additional meals at the hotel in Leh or visit any of the restaurants in Leh, at your own expense.

Board a private vehicle and begin the 5-hr drive from Leh to the town of Hunder in Nubra Valley. En route, you'll make a pit stop at the Khardung-La Pass, the highest motorable road in the world. The final part of the drive will take you parallel to the Shyok River with gorgeous views of brown and barren mountain slopes. In the evening, you can explore the sand dunes of Nubra Valley, popular for the rare double-humped camel, and take an exciting ATV ride at Hunder. Overnight in Swiss tents at Hunder.

Overnight in Nubra Eco Camps at Hunder.

Drive from Leh to Hunder. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents at Hunder. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can have lunch at Hunder or at any of the eateries and restaurants en route to Hunder, at your own expense.

Begin the return journey from Hunder to Leh. En route, you'll stop by the Diskit monastery, a hilltop house of worship with a colourful statue of the Buddha. After some time at the monastery, you'll return to Leh over the same route via the Khardung-La Pass. Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Overnight in Ladakh Delight, La Buddha, Royal Hill or similar hotel in Leh.

Drive from Hunder to Leh. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can have lunch at the hotel in Leh or at any of the eateries and restaurants en route to Leh, at your own expense.

Your road trip across Ladakh continues as you travel to the multi-coloured Pangong Lake. The 4-hr drive will take you over the Chang-La Pass, the third highest motorable road in the world. After driving over winding mountain roads, you'll reach the Pangong Lake, where you can sit by the shore and dip your feet in the cool water. As the sun sets over the Himalayas, you'll notice the water changing shades of blue and green with a blanket of twinkling stars overhead. Overnight in Swiss tents at Pangong Lake.

Overnight in Himalayan Retreat at Pangong Lake.

Drive from Leh to Pangong Lake. You'll be accommodated in Swiss tents by the Pangong Lake. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can have lunch at any of the eateries and restaurants en route to Leh, at your own expense.

Begin the return journey from Pangong Lake to Leh. En route, you'll stop by the Shey Palace and monastery, the summer palace of an erstwhile king of Leh. You'll also visit the Thiksey Monastery, a hilltop monastery with panoramic views of the Indus Valley. En route, you'll also stop by the Lotus School, featured in the popular Bollywood movie '3 Idiots', although entrance depends on the school authorities.

At Leh, you'll engage in a thrilling session of whitewater rafting in the Zanskar River. You'll battle the rapids of the river and ride the waves with a paddle in your hand and a life jacket over your chest. Rafting is available only beteween 25 Jun-30 Aug. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.

Overnight in Ladakh Delight, La Buddha, Royal Hill or similar hotel in Leh.

Drive from Pangong Lake to Leh. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Leh. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner only. You can have lunch at the hotel in Leh or at any of the eateries and restaurants en route to Leh, at your own expense.

Board the vehicle and transfer back to the airport. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by late morning.

Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You'll check-out of the hotel after breakfast. Your trip ends here.